Counseling
School counselors play a vital role in supporting the well-being and success of all students. They provide academic guidance, career planning, and social-emotional support through one-on-one meetings, group sessions, and classroom lessons.
Counselors help students develop coping skills, build positive relationships, and set goals for the future. They also collaborate with families and staff to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. Counseling services are available to all students throughout the school year.
Message from School Counselor
Welcome to Mrs. McNeal's Office! I am Alison McNeal, the School Counselor. This is my fifth year at Forest View and I am excited for another school year to begin! We have a fabulous community and I look forward to meeting all our new students and their families!
As part of the school counseling program, I will be seeing your child's class at least twice this year during class counseling lessons. Each grade level is introduced to the topics appropriate to their developmental needs. Our Kindergarten through second grade students will be learning about safety during our Child Protection Unit (Jan- Feb). Third through fifth grade students will be focusing on Bullying Prevention skills (Fall) and all students will be taught Second Step's Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the year with their classroom teacher.
There will also be an opportunity for small groups called "Falcons Club" offered throughout the school year. Topics include 'Anxiety, Stress, Worry', 'Emotion Management', 'Changing Family', 'Social Skills', and 'Friendship Skills'. You, your child, and/or your child's teacher may recommend to join one of the Falcons Club and a permission form will get sent home before Falcons Club begins. These small groups run about 6-8 weeks.
Parent/Guardian consultations are an important part of my job as well. So, if you have specific concerns about your child which may impact their school success, please contact me to set up an appointment. Please leave a message if I do not answer and I will return your call usually within 24-48 hours.
A little bit about me... I have been in education for over 25 years, starting as an elementary teacher and then counseling for about the last 15 years plus. I grew up in Seattle and graduated from Seattle Pacific University. I taught in Las Vegas and started counseling on Maui (Yes, I do miss the sunny warm weather!) before heading back to Washington State. I love spending time with my family, watching sports, being crafty, and traveling.
Take a moment to browse through the website. Please feel free to reach out to me via phone, email, or fill out this form click here and I will do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION
425-385-7910
Allison McNeal
Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 3:55pm
*You can also find me on the ParentSquare App.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning helps students build self-awareness, social skills, and responsible decision-making. It builds empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence, empowering students to manage emotions, set goals, and create positive connections within their school community.